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Conex Bänninger appoints Regional Technical Sales Manager for Scotland

27 May, 2025

Conex Bänninger has appointed Derek Sinclair as Regional Technical Sales Manager, in a strategic step to strengthen its presence and to support new sustainable business development in Scotland.

Toolstation appoints new Retail Director

Toolstation, part of Travis Perkins plc, has appointed Sam MacGregor as its new Retail Director.

Frontline Bathrooms and Smiths Briten hire new Business Development Manager

Sister companies Frontline Bathrooms and Smiths Briten have appointed Gareth Sterry as Business Development Manager.

Holcim’s Anna Baker rejoins Supply Chain Sustainability School Board

Anna Baker, Sustainability Director at Holcim UK, is returning to the Supply Chain Sustainability School Board.

Burton Roofing unveils new Commercial Manager

Steve Dixon will develop and strengthen relationships with customers, staff, and supply chain partners.

New board member for the IPG

The IPG has announced the appointment of Paul Hetherington to its Board of Directors.

Crown Paints appoints new Managing Director

Matt Crossingham joins the business after nearly 20 years at Wattyl in Australia.

Donaldson Timber Engineering announces new Lead Engineer

Donaldson Timber Engineering (DTE) has promoted Lauren Brister to the role of Lead Engineer.

Rehau UK’s building solutions division names Area Sales Manager

Rehau UK’s building solutions division has promoted Jack Trivett to the role of Area Sales Manager for the Southwest of England and the South of Wales.

Häfele appoints Chief Sales Officer – Key Accounts

Häfele has appointed Gemma McRae as its new Chief Sales Officer – Key Accounts.

Stirling Warrington announces new Associate Director

Stirling Warrington has announced the promotion of Natalie Chapman to the role of Associate Director.

Travis Perkins appoints next Chief Executive Officer

Gavin Slark is a highly experienced public company CEO and has significant experience of the building materials and merchanting industry.

Long Rake Spar names National Sales Director

Long Rake Spar has announced the appointment of Shane McCormick as its new National Sales Director.

Grant Westfield appoints new Head of Customer Experience

Grant Westfield has appointed Donna Baird as its new Head of Customer Experience.

Highbourne Group appoints new Chief Commercial Officer

Liz Taylor will be instrumental in driving the strong positive momentum City Plumbing has built across all its branch-managed channels, including its leading renewables business.

Martin Armour to Chair BMF’s North of England region

The Commercial Director at Burton Roofing Merchants has more than 25 years’ experience in the building materials sector.

Talasey names new MD

Talasey has appointed Lisa Young to the newly created role of Managing Director.

Stark UK appoints Managing Director of Contracts Division for Frazer and Minster

Stark Building Materials UK has announced the appointment of Dean Pinner as Managing Director of the Contracts Division, overseeing both Frazer and Minster.

Chris Woollard to chair BMF Civils and Infrastructure Forum

The BMF (Builders Merchants Federation) has appointed Chris Woollard, Regional Director at Keyline Civils Specialist, as Chair of its Civils and Infrastructure Forum.

Ariel Plastics welcomes new Sales Director

Ariel Plastics, a supplier of roofing sheets, rooflights and roofing accessories, has appointed Jennifer Brookes as its new Sales Director.

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